Linda Fay Watson Tear, of Mason, passed away on Friday, July 27, at the age of 69. Linda was born in Mason on January 15, 1949. She attended school in Mason and married Gene Watson. Later she married Bob Tear. She was involved in ranching most of her life. Linda is survived by her children Don Watson of Mason, Linda Lee Tatsch and husband Bobby of Mason, Shelli Ruiz and husband Eric of Mason and Aaron Watson and wife Clara of Llano.